Each week, we'll be profiling one of the D.J.'s at AOL Radio who are responsible for bringing you the music. Here's a look at Ricardo, who is in charge of the Latin music stations.
Name:
Ricardo
Location:
New York, NY
Which music genres are you in charge of?
Pop Latino, Tropical, Regional Mexicano, Reggaeton-Urbano, Salsa, Rock Latino, Jazz Latino, Amor, Sabor Cubano, Latin Dance-Electronic, and Navidad Latina. Also working on Spanish Oldies format.
Ricardo
Location:
New York, NY
Which music genres are you in charge of?
Pop Latino, Tropical, Regional Mexicano, Reggaeton-Urbano, Salsa, Rock Latino, Jazz Latino, Amor, Sabor Cubano, Latin Dance-Electronic, and Navidad Latina. Also working on Spanish Oldies format.
How long have you worked at AOL Radio?
Since January 2008.
What was your music experience before joining AOL Radio?
Latin Music Director and Programmer for VH1.com and Urge.com. Prior to that, I managed the Latin, Dance, and Classical music charts for Billboard Magazine and billboard.com.
What are your favorite stations to program, and why?
Pop Latino, Tropical, Salsa, Rock Latino, and Sabor Cubano because I enjoy the music.
Who are your favorite artists/bands?
Juanes, Aterciopelados, Shakira, Celia Cruz, Victor Manuelle, Mana, Albita, Kinky, Robi Draco Rosa, and Gustavo Santaolalla. I also love Depeche Mode, The Cure, The Human League and New Order.
What is your most memorable concert experience?
AC/DC in Florida when I was fourteen. An audience member asked me if I had a quaalude, and I answered, "what's a quaalude?". :-)
What is your biggest guilty pleasure CD that you won't admit to owning - until now?
The Carpentar's Greatest Hits. Karen Carpentar's voice reminds me of Tracy Thorn (from EBTG). Such a cool, crisp voice.
If you were stranded on an island with 5 CDs, which ones would you choose?
1. "Dare" by the Human League.
2. "Greatest Hits" by Celia Cruz.
3. "Gozo Poderoso" by Aterciopelados.
4. "Extra Virgin" by Olive.
5. "Land Of The Living" by Kristine W.
What do you like to do for fun?
Read books, watch TCM, rent movies, listen to music, and travel.
If you could have one superhero power, what would you choose and why?
Fly, so that I can travel as much as I want.
Tell us something random about yourself...
I'm left-handed.
1. Ricardo Is the most talented musical director on Internet Radio period.
His stations on AOL Radio especially Sabor Cubano are the real deal In latin music.
Listen to our extensive Interview talk wit him on www.blogtalkradio.com/cubacompanioni or go directly www.cubacompanioni.com
Posted at 6:45PM on Oct 17th 2008 by Roberto Companioni